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Once again, a wedding ring is one of the most dangerous things in Norman Barnes' line of work. Barnes is senior research scientist for the Laser Systems Branch at the NASA Langley Research Center and a recognized leader in the field of optics. He's also been married for 36 years, but you won't catch him with a ring on his finger when he's manipulating the fundamentals of light. Years ago, Barnes worked for steel manufacturer Republic Steel, where workers were cautioned not to wear jewelry while operating machinery. The warning gained added weight when a co-worker disregarded the rule and unwittingly got his ring caught in some machinery along with his finger. The...

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